Now Playing Onstage in Mesa - Week of 6/16/2013

THE BUTTERFLY'S DAYScottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 5/23-6/23/2013
This Gerry Cullity original musical story adaptation of the Emily Dickinson poem imparts an inspiring magical garden tale about a Butterfly given one day to find its purpose and in the process overcomes the evil Gypsy Moth Queen and accomplices Sneaky, Sleazy, Slimy and Sluggy. Fighting the attempt to banish butterflies from nature forever, an endearing bevy of friends - from the spunky Katy-Did and Katy-Didn't to the comical Bumble and Fumble Bees - come to the aid of our Butterfly. Among lessons learned is the value friendship, and that every promise made truly matters.
Click Here for More InformationINTO THE WOODSArizona Broadway Theatre 5/31-6/23/2013
"Once upon a time…" Ever wonder what happens after happily-ever-after? A baker and his wife set off to remove a curse placed on them by a beguiling witch, and in the process find their lives interwoven with Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack (and his magic beans), Rapunzel, a wolf and a couple of princes as their paths cross in the woods. Bernadette Peters starred in the Tony Award-winning Broadway production of this enchanted tale of growth and self-discovery. If you think you know the stories from The Brothers Grimm, think again!
Click Here for More InformationDAMN YANKEESHale Centre Theatre 5/23-6/29/2013
Winner of seven Tony Awards, Damn Yankees is the musical retelling of the Faust tale. Set in the 1950s, when the New York Yankees dominated baseball, a middle-aged, long-suffering fan of the pathetic Washington Senators trades his soul to the Devil. He becomes young Joe Hardy, the powerful hitter who can lead the Senators to victory. As the team gets closer to the long-awaited victory, Joe realizes how much he misses his wife and his life. Filled with songs such as "You Gotta Have Heart," and "Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets" this musical comedy scores a hit with both those who love, and those who hate, sports.
Click Here for More InformationHUFF 'N PUFF THE STORY OF THREE PIGSMesa Arts Center, Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse 6/20-6/30/2013
When Ma and Pa pig are too busy to go to the Barnyard Market, they send three of their oldest piglets. There the three meet the beautiful Miss Prissy and immediately begin building what they think should be her dream house. Enter B.B. Wolf who is doing everything in his power to make sure they don't succeed, and more importantly ---making them an easy lunch! Will the pigs be able to outwit the big bad wolf or will they end up as bacon? Join the Three Little Pigs down home on The Farm in this classic tale, told with fun new characters and several new twists. A wonderful original musical show for kids of all ages.
Click Here for More InformationTHE MOUSETRAPScottsdale Desert Stages Theatre 6/7-7/28/2013Agatha Christie's murderous timeless classic The Mousetrap originally opened in London, in 1952, and has captured the imaginations of its audiences ever since. The mystery unravels the murder of a woman at a large guest house in London, and a trap is set to ensnare the perpetrator while the suspects are snowed in together during their stay. The stage is set and, in true Christie fashion, squirrely twists ensue, promising a characteristic all-consuming yarn of suspense.
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